Service · Business parcels, cartons & satchels
Parcel Delivery Melbourne & Victoria
Drop-X picks up business parcels and delivers them by road across Melbourne and regional Victoria, same day or next day. One booking covers up to 5 items under 50 kg in total, from $35 inc GST with the first 20 km included and no fuel levy. Business freight only: residential addresses are fine when a business is sending the parcel.
Plan ahead · Next-day pre-bookings
Book today. Pick up & deliver tomorrow. Save 10%.
The 10% saving applies to next-day pre-bookings.
Need it sooner? · Regional delivery
Regional deliveries in hours, not days.
Know your delivery cost before you book
More delivery for your money.
Courier bookings: pay for the journey, not the zone · GST included · 20–50 km included by item type.
For published courier rates
- No fuel levies
- No tolls
- No hidden fees
- No surprises
| Item | Same dayStandard rate | Next dayBook ahead, save 10% | Freight accountUp to 30% off |
|---|---|---|---|
| Small items(Max 5 items)Parcels, satchels & legal documents — under 50kg total | $35 | $35 | $24.50 |
| Euro pallet(Max 4)800mm W × 1200mm L × 1500mm H · max 250kg per pallet | $88 | $79.20 | $61.60 |
| Standard pallet(Max 2)1165mm W × 1165mm L × 1500mm H · max 500kg per pallet | $110 | $99 | $77 |
| Oversized palletUp to 2400mm L × 1650mm W × 1500mm H · max 1000kg per pallet | $155 | $139.50 | $108.50 |
| Regional Victoria Freight | from$1.95/km | from$1.76/km | from$1.37/km |
Add-ons: Priority delivery +$55 · After-hours delivery +$110
Next day: metro small items stay at $35; regional next-day jobs are 10% off the item rate and distance charge.
Freight account: shown at the maximum 30% discount for top volume tiers; actual rates are tailored to your volume.
These are courier item, pallet and distance rates, not a full 10-pallet truck booking. Truck transport is quoted separately: explore the truck service or request a quote. Courier add-ons and discounts do not apply automatically to trucks. Compare fleet options; dispatch confirms vehicle fit.
What we do
B2B (business-to-business) transport for Melbourne & Victorian businesses.
- Boxes & small parcels
- Cars, utes, vans & tail-lift trucks — dispatch checks fit
- Same day delivery Melbourne
- Same day to regional Victoria
- Next day delivery Melbourne & VIC
- After hours & 24/7 urgent
- Weekend delivery
- Sample & medical freight
- Pallet delivery Melbourne & VIC
- Separately quoted 10-pallet truck enquiries (fit and availability confirmed)
- Interstate freight
- Legal document delivery
- Business freight accounts
- Residential addresses are accepted for business-related freight only
What we don't do
No personal or household deliveries — business freight only.
Keeping our scope tight is how we deliver every job reliably. Drop-X does not handle:
- Household moves, furniture removals & personal items
- Residential addresses are accepted for business-related freight only. Personal deliveries are not available.
- Airfreight or seafreight forwarding. Interstate services are road freight only.
- Perishables needing refrigerated trucks. We don’t run temperature-controlled vehicles.
- Narrow time-slot bookings
- Click & collect pickups from retail shops
- Shared backloading or unquoted linehaul. Regional deliveries are completed as a dedicated express service. Interstate freight is available as a separately quoted service.
We simplified the complexity behind courier pricing
Every delivery has different requirements. Drop-X handles the logistics behind the scenes and brings the simplicity of online shopping to courier bookings — clear pricing, easy checkout, and delivery confirmation in minutes.
The traditional courier process
- Request a quote
- Answer questions about your delivery
- Where is it going?
- What are you sending?
- How large is it?
- When do you need it?
- Wait while the price is calculated
- Approve the quote and arrange the booking
The result
- Waiting for a response
- Unclear final pricing
- Back-and-forth calls and emails
The Drop-X process
- Enter your delivery details
- Our system calculates the logistics
- Pickup and delivery locations
- Freight requirements
- Service option
- Review the quoted price
- Book online and receive confirmation
The result
- Price upfront
- No waiting for quotes
- Simple online checkout
Courier pricing can be complex behind the scenes, but booking your delivery shouldn’t be. Drop-X manages the logistics for you, providing clear upfront pricing and simple online booking in minutes.
Up to 5 items
One $35 booking covers up to 5 parcels under 50 kg in total.
Metro pickup in 60 min
Typical metro Melbourne pickup during business hours. Delivery timing is confirmed per booking.
Metro & regional VIC
Same-day and next-day parcel runs by road across Melbourne and regional Victoria.
Delivery confirmation
Confirmation after delivery. Ask dispatch if you need a receiver signature.
What counts as a parcel
- Cartons and small boxes of stock, spare parts or samples
- Satchels, mailers and padded bags
- Legal, financial and signed documents in envelopes or document wallets
- Store-to-store transfers and returns between business sites
- Online orders a business sends to its customers, booked by that business
- Anything one person can safely load and unload by hand, up to 5 items and 50 kg in total
Too big or heavy for a small-item booking? See pallet delivery or the full list of what we deliver.
Parcel rates
The same $35 base rate applies to same-day and next-day bookings. All prices include GST.
- Base rate
- $35 inc GSTUp to 5 items, under 50 kg in total, with the first 20 km of road distance included.
- 21 to 100 km
- $1.95 per kmCharged on the road distance between pickup and delivery.
- Beyond 100 km
- $2.50 per kmFor longer runs, including regional Victoria.
- Freight account
- from $24.50Up to 30% off the small-item rate for businesses sending 15–20+ small deliveries a day.
Optional add-ons: Priority dispatch +$55 · After-hours from +$110 · Transit insurance +$24.32. See worked pricing examples.
Related Drop-X services
Frequently asked questions
What can I send as a parcel with Drop-X?
Cartons, small boxes, satchels, mailers and document envelopes that one person can safely load and unload by hand. A single small-item booking covers up to 5 items under 50 kg in total. Heavier or bulkier freight is booked as a pallet or a larger vehicle instead.
Do you deliver business parcels to residential addresses?
Yes, when the parcel is business freight booked by a business, such as an online order sent to a customer or equipment sent to a staff member working from home. Personal and household parcels are not carried.
Can you collect click-and-collect orders from a shop?
No. Drop-X does not pick up click-and-collect orders from retail shops. Pickups are from business premises, warehouses and other business addresses booked by the sending business.
How soon can a parcel be collected?
Across metro Melbourne, pickup is typically within 60 minutes of booking during business hours. Regional pickups and all delivery times are confirmed per booking; fixed time slots are not offered.
Do you offer parcel tracking or proof of delivery?
Drop-X does not offer GPS or live tracking, or photo proof of delivery. You receive delivery confirmation once the parcel is delivered, and dispatch can tell you whether a receiver signature can be arranged for your booking. Updates are available by phone on 1300 973 038.
Can I send parcels to regional Victoria?
Yes. Parcels go by road to Geelong, Ballarat, Bendigo and towns across regional Victoria, same day or next day. The price is the $35 item rate plus $1.95 per km of road distance after the included 20 km, with kilometres beyond 100 at $2.50. Booking a regional delivery for the next day instead of the same day takes 10% off the total.
Is there a lower rate for regular parcel volumes?
Businesses sending 15–20+ small deliveries a day can apply for a freight account, which takes up to 30% off the small-item rate: from $24.50 instead of $35. Accounts are invoiced monthly on 14-day terms, or 30 days with credit approval.
Related guides
- How Much Does a Courier Cost in Melbourne? A Pricing GuideA practical guide to how Melbourne courier quotes are assessed by freight, distance, access, timing and service requirements.
- What Freight Can't Go in a Courier Van? A Melbourne Guide to Vehicle TypesA practical guide for Melbourne businesses: matching freight, access and handling needs with cars, vans, tray vehicles and pantechs before requesting a quote.
Business parcels
Need a parcel picked up today?
Book online or call dispatch. Metro Melbourne pickups are typically within 60 minutes of booking during business hours.